Lead Respiratory Therapist

Encompass Health Corporation; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Lead Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory therapy treatment and patient care in accordance with hospital, state, and federal regulations. The role involves developing and supervising patient care programs, policies and procedures, promoting high-quality care, and coordinating multidisciplinary activities to meet patients' needs and organizational goals.

Applicants should lead clinical teams, ensure compliance, and contribute to performance

Job description

The Lead Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory therapy treatment and patient care according to hospital, state, professional and federal regulations and guidelines. In addition, the position is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and supervision of patient care program, policies, and procedures that describe how patients' needs for respiratory care, treatment and services are assessed, evaluated, and met; promoting an environment and culture that enables the company to fulfill its mission by meeting or exceeding its goals, conveying the hospital mission to all staff, motivating staff to improve performance, and coordinating administrative and clinical activities.

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.